diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index c0009b3222..6d42544291 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 				"type": "copilot-swe-agent",
 				"name": "copilot",
 				"displayName": "GitHub Copilot coding agent",
-				"description": "Chat session for GitHub Copilot coding agent",
+				"description": "Delegate tasks to the GitHub Copilot coding agent. The agent works asynchronously to implement changes, iterates via chat, and can create or update pull requests as needed.",
 				"when": "config.chat.agentSessionsViewLocation && config.chat.agentSessionsViewLocation != 'disabled'"
 			}
 		],